Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Chaturthi of Phalgun Krishna Paksha is called Sankashti Chaturthi or Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi. This fast frees the person from sins and he gets all the happiness in life. Sankashti Chaturthi fast starts from sunrise and continues till moonrise.
In this, along with the worship of Lord Ganesha and Mother Gauri, Arghya is offered to the Moon and only after that the fast is broken. Let us know the date, puja time and significance of Dwijpriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 in the month of Phalgun in February.
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Date
This year Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi of Phalgun month is on 28 February 2024. Since this day is Wednesday, the importance of fasting has doubled. On this day, Dwijapriya Ganesha, the sixth form of Bappa, is worshipped.
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2024 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi of Phalgun Krishna Paksha will start on 28 February 2024 at 01.53 am and will end the next day on 29 February 2024 at 04.18 am.
- Ganpati Puja Time (Morning) – 06.48 am – 09.41 am
- Evening Puja – 04.53 PM – 06.20 PM
- Moonrise time – 09.42 pm (28 February 2024)
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi Significance
According to the legend, when Goddess Parvati got angry with Lord Shiva over some issue, Lord Shiva also observed this fast to pacify her. Due to this, Parvati ji was pleased and returned back to Shiv Lok, hence both Ganesh and Parvati ji love this fast, hence this fast is called Dwijapriya Chaturthi. This is the reason that all the sorrows, faults and diseases of those who worship Gauri-Ganesh on this day are cured. One gets relief from obstacles in career or business. Solution to money related problems is found.
Worship Sankashti Chaturthi like this
On the day of Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi, offer Durva, betel nut, red flowers and sesame seeds to Lord Ganesha. Offer 11 Durva with a pair of knots. Then 108 times Om Shrim Gam Saubhagya Ganpataye Varvard Sarva Janam Mein Vashamanya Namah. Chant this mantra. Offer sweets and fruits as offerings. After performing Aarti, distribute Prasad and donate money and food for the service of cows in the cow shed.
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